A former mangaka falls into poverty after becoming disillusioned with life and abandoning his trade. He unsuccessfully attempts to start a business selling rocks by the riverside to feed his family.

Loosely based on the life of Masaoka Shiki. Who is considered one of the four great Haiku masters. Masaoka Shiki and his childhood friend Akiyama Saneyuki would send each other letters when life sent them in...